New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness

Before starting the course, I wasn't fully sure if being a Personal Trainer was the right path for me. That all changed after a few weeks of studying with NZIHF. The staff and other students were so supportive, the course was engaging and fun - I knew I was in the right place. I gained the confidence and qualification needed to start my own PT business at my local gym and I'm loving it!

This is my first qualification since leaving school. I have loved every minute of study with NZIHF. Josh is an out standing teacher! He is the right mix of giving you a push and making you think for yourself, and coming in and offering help. I never would have done it without him. He gets to know the students personally and is very very caring. Both JoJo and Josh frequently stop and make sure you understand what is being taught, and offer their unlimited time if you need extra help with anything at all. They gave me confidence in myself that I could do it.I want to thank you my NZIHF family.It means the world to me to have done this course.I wish all the new students all the best for this year.

One of if not the best learning experiences I have ever had, Josh is an amazing teacher who genuinely has the best interest of his students at heart, he strives to make everyone's experience effective and memorable and I will always love him for it.

NZIHF with Josh and Amanda was awesome. I did the PT and Fitness leader courses. The courses cover everything you need to be a PT/Trainer, coach, knowledge on nutrition, mobility, starting and managing a business, training for specific needs and goals and so much more. Josh is very knowledgeable but most importantly great at building relationships with his students and being empathetic with everyone's situations. The courses portal is easy to access and navigate with everything you need at your finger tips as well as having a physical book. Classes were always a good mix of theory and practical and sometimes practical and practical....cardio sessions and group activities were awesome! Never any feelings of pressure and class numbers were small so you had more opportunities to ask questions and get Josh to tell us some great stories. Every session he'd ask us how we were and where our wellbeing was at so we quickly got comfortable understanding everyone's backgrounds which made it easy to connect with peers. The environment was always clean and tidy and we always had an unlimited amount of biscuits. Definitely recommend learning in person although their online support and many outreaches around the country are top notch. I look forward to catching up with Josh and Amanda somewhere down my journey.

I have just completed my diploma of Weight Management coaching with Josh at NZIHF Hamilton Campus after initially studying for NZIHF Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. I can honestly say that I have grown so much as a person and the knowledge I have gained is mind-blowing. Josh and his wife Amanda have created such an inclusive space to become part of, which is exactly what happens. The chats around the table inbetween the work made the whole experience totally doable and enjoyable no matter how nervous you were or how much you were outside your comfort zone. You walked out of each session full of new knowledge and concepts as well as freaking proud of yourself and what you achieved. So proud to be a NZIHF graduate and recommend Josh at Hamilton Campus to get you where you want to go.

If you're looking for a holistic, sustainable approach to managing your own weight or supporting others the NZIHF Diploma in Weight Management course is fantastic. You cover in depth what influences our bodyweight, how the body is designed for survival and how habits are formed but can be tweaked. Then you use tools and develop your practical skills to put the information into practice. A great course that will build on the knowledge and experience you bring from your own life. Josh was an amazing tutor who guided, supported and encouraged me throughout my study.

100% the best PT Course ever, Jojo & Josh were my primary tutors and are both absolutely amazing, obviously love what they do and have the students best interests at heart. i can't recommend NZIHF enough. i'm going to miss my Wednesday family :') <3 Thank you guys <3

10/10 recommend NZIHF for anyone wanting to gain their Personal Training certs, the tutors Jojo and Josh were so supportive throughout the whole course and were always avaliable if we had any questions/queries. The sign up process was also super easy and Amanda helped sort everything. Thank you so much guys, your all amazing!!

Recently qualified in the level 4 Fitness Leader and level 5 Personal Trainer certificates over 2022 at NZIHF Hamilton.The tutors are fantastic, you always feel like you’re getting undivided attention from them when you ask them anything, and they will accomodate to your individual learning needs. They’re incredibly knowledgeable, and I felt that they went above and beyond to help me get the best out of the course.There’s a good balance of theory and practical components to each of the classes. The classes were highly interactive, and there are plenty of opportunities to bounce ideas around with a group of people that have similar experiences that you can relate to, but different ideas and approaches.Overall, I’m very satisfied with the entire course, and can’t recommend studying here enough. If you want to get the best out of a PT qualification, study here.

Absolutely amazing staff, Josh was my Tutor and he went above and beyond to ensure I understood the learning material. I would recommend NZIHF Hamilton to anyone who is looking to gain their PT certs.